Make It Real Learning Quadratic Functions I workbook

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Introduction

The Make It Real Learning Quadratic Functions I workbook focuses on real-world situations that may be
effectively modeled by quadratic functions. This book is suitable for both algebra 1 and algebra 2 students.

Whether business growth, changing population or falling objects, learners get to use mathematics in meaningful ways. Each activity integrates real world information, companies, and issues (e.g. USAA, autism, body mass index), not just "realistic" data.

There are multiple ways to use the activities of the book in a teaching environment. The activities are an excellent tool for stimulating mathematical discussions in a small group setting. Due to the challenging nature of each activity,
group members are motivated to brainstorm problem solving strategies together. The
interesting real world contexts motivate them to want to solve the problems. The
activities may also be used for individual projects and class-wide discussions.

As a ready-resource for teachers, the workbook also includes completely worked-out
solutions for each activity. To make it easier for teachers to assess student work, the
solutions are included on a duplicate copy of each activity.

The PDF for this book is enabled for annotation. This means that if you prefer, your student can fill it in on the computer, using the typewriter and drawing tools in Acrobat Reader version 9 or greater.

Quadratic Functions I Activity Objectives

Activity Title

Mathematical Objectives

Autism Awareness:
Creating and Using Quadratic Models

Calculate and interpret the meaning of average rates of change
Use rates of change to forecast unknown results
Use regression to find a quadratic model

Autism Awareness:
Solving Quadratic Equations

Evaluate a quadratic function model at a given value
Solve a quadratic equation with the Quadratic Formula
Find the x-intercepts and vertex of a parabola from its equation

Business Growth - USAA:
Quadratic Function Modeling

Calculate and analyze trends in rates of change
Draw a scatter plot of a data set
Use regression to find a quadratic model
Evaluate a quadratic function

Changing Population — Kentucky:
Doing Data Analysis and Modeling

Determine if a linear or quadratic function best fits a data set
Use regression to find a quadratic model
Solve a quadratic equation with the Quadratic Formula

Changing Population - New York:
Modeling with Quadratics

Explain the relationship between rates of change and concavity
Determine if a linear or quadratic function best fits a data set
Use regression to find a quadratic model
Find the vertex of a quadratic function algebraically

Changing Population — South Carolina:
Doing Data Analysis and Modeling

Determine if a linear or quadratic function best fits a data set
Use regression to find a quadratic model
Evaluate a quadratic function at a given value
Solve a quadratic equation with the Quadratic Formula

Falling Objects - Empire State Building:
Working with Quadratics

Use a quadratic model for the position of a falling object
Create a linear equation for the velocity of a falling object
Use the quadratic formula to find x-intercepts

Falling Objects - Sears Tower:
Working with Quadratics

Use a quadratic model for the position of a falling object
Create a linear equation for the velocity of a falling object
Use the quadratic formula to find x-intercepts

United States Population:
Using Quadratic Models

Solve a quadratic equation with the Quadratic Formula
Evaluate a quadratic function at a given value
Estimate the point of intersection of two graphs visually

Using the Body Mass Index Formula:
Solving Equations

Evaluate a multivariable function at a given point
Solve linear and quadratic equations

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